We're ready for our closeup, Mr. DeMille
As the year winds to a close, Liberal Oasis takes stock of how far liberals have come this year -- and the implications for next year. And LO's feeling generous -- even quotes (favorably) (gasp!) Dick Morris.
The gist of LO's argument: Liberals have exerted significant and growing influence within the party since the debacle of Election 2002. The strength of the Dean campaign is but the most obvious evidence of this shift. So a hearty congrats to us all but a word of caution: the ball's in our court now. We need to be ready for our closeup, as it were.
Frankly, all of us who are part of this amazing grassroots campaign need to take this responsibility very seriously...and maybe take some time over the holidays to not only rest but get ready for what promises to be a very challenging year.
Here's an excerpt but be sure to read the whole thing (there's some excellent stuff about Dean in this post, too:
Happy Holidays to All! Here's to some well-deserved R&R. See you in January! :-)
The gist of LO's argument: Liberals have exerted significant and growing influence within the party since the debacle of Election 2002. The strength of the Dean campaign is but the most obvious evidence of this shift. So a hearty congrats to us all but a word of caution: the ball's in our court now. We need to be ready for our closeup, as it were.
Frankly, all of us who are part of this amazing grassroots campaign need to take this responsibility very seriously...and maybe take some time over the holidays to not only rest but get ready for what promises to be a very challenging year.
Here's an excerpt but be sure to read the whole thing (there's some excellent stuff about Dean in this post, too:
LiberalOasis believes. But you can’t expect those who don’t describe themselves as liberals to automatically trust liberals with the keys.
No one buys the Florida Marlins can beat the New York Yankees, until they actually do it.
So, since we are very likely to be in charge, at least figuratively speaking, it’s time to start acting like it.
The CW assumes (as Dick Morris does) that we are a loony fringe.
We are not, but others will pounce on anything that hints otherwise, as they already do.
That means in our words and our actions, we must always be cognizant that we are always speaking to more than just our fellow liberals.
(snip)
This is...serious business. We should act like it, and look like it.
We are about to be collectively put in the hot seat. Get ready.
Happy Holidays to All! Here's to some well-deserved R&R. See you in January! :-)
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